Root caries occur on exposed root surfaces, which are more vulnerable to demineralization than enamel. The prevalence of root caries is rising sharply due to increased tooth retention in an aging ...

Researchers have made a significant discovery about the nature of childhood dental disease. They have identified a new pathogen connected to severe early childhood caries (cavities). This bacterium, ...

Dental patients with a high caries risk are prevalent for a variety of reasons. Some examples include diet, oral hygiene, and xerostomia relating to polypharmacy. The most important way of treating ...

Researchers have made a novel discovery connecting highly variant types of the caries bacterium Streptococcus mutans and their adhesive function to children with rampant caries and increased risk of ...

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) using chlorin e-6, a photosensitizer marketed in several countries, is an effective auxiliary treatment for dental caries. The technique can be used in the consulting room.

A new study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association found an association between e-cigarette use or vaping and dental caries risk. Study: A comparison of the caries risk between ...